Vincent Goodwill and Amin Elhassan break down why Kevin Durant significantly impacted Jimmy Butler being traded to the Golden State Warriors and how the relationship with Durant and the Phoenix Suns is now fractured.

Vince and Amin then discuss how the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Mark Williams is a sign they’ve handed the keys to the organization to Luka Doncic.

Later, Vince and Amin pick their winners and losers from some of the notable trades that took place before the NBA deadline.

(01:18) Kevin Durant's impact on Jimmy Butler trade

(07:10) Kevin Durant's free agency

(19:46) Jimmy Butler get his money from Warriors

(31:27) Luka Doncic already influencing decisions for Lakers

(50:03) Winners and losers from NBA trade deadline moves

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Vincent Goodwill and Marcus Thompson unpack the groundbreaking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.

Vince and Marcus discuss the pros and cons for both teams and how ownership of the Mavericks likely played a large part in the deal getting done.

Next, Marcus points out the rumblings that a Kevin Durant return to the Golden State Warriors could be the help that Stephen Curry needs.

Later, Vince and Marcus take a look at the De'Aaron Fox trade that sent the star guard to the San Antonio Spurs and Zach LaVine to Sacramento Kings.

(01:39) What Luka-Anthony Davis trade really means

(27:50) Where do things stand between Warriors and Jimmy Butler

(31:12) Could Kevin Durant return to Bay area to play with Steph?

(39:52) De'Aaron Fox forms new duo with Victor Wembanyama

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Vincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young react to reports that De’Aaron Fox could be departing the Sacramento Kings and possibly join Victor Wembanyama on the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Vince and Ice then discuss if Pat Riley is getting overlooked for his role in things going south between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler.

Later, Vince and Ice take a look at some of the major trades that took place in the WNBA.

(1:00) De'Aaron Fox trade rumors

(10:23) Pat Riley's role in Jimmy Butler drama

(18:29) Bucks determined to improve roster

(22:53) Amen Thompson shining bright in Houston

(31:20) Multiple large trades in WNBA

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Vincent Goodwill and J.A. Adande react to Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis comments that the team needs another big ahead of the trade deadline after Davis referenced the 2019-2020 championship team as an example of how he plays best as a power forward.

Vince and J.A. then discuss if the Philadelphia 76ers should seriously consider trading for Jimmy Butler, even if it means potentially sending Paul George to Miami.

Later, Vince and J.A. remember Kobe Bryant following the five year anniversary of his death.

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Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to Tuesday’s Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz trade where the Suns added three additional first round picks. Will these be enough ammunition to trade for Jimmy Butler? They also discuss some interesting comments made by Scottie Pippen suggesting he could win six NBA championships with or without Michael Jordan and his belief that NBA general managers would choose him over LeBron James.

Vince and Dan then take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance that happened on this day in 2006 against Toronto.

Later, Vince and Ice Young express their appreciation for Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green’s relationship or lack thereof despite being tied to each other for much of their basketball lives. They also chat Jayson Tatum and Steve Kerr’s awkward encounter and why the Olympics may have had something to do with it.

(3:05) - Suns preparing to move for Jimmy Butler?

(14:55) - Scottie Pippen makes bold claims about LeBron, Jordan

(21:20) - On this day in 2006: Kobe Bryant scored 81 points on Raptors

(34:05) - Encouraging opening week for Unrivaled

(40:00) - Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green’s on-court beef

(45:10) - Jayson Tatum and Steve Kerr’s awkward moment

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Vincent Goodwill and former Knicks GM Scott Perry discuss whether or not several prominent teams in the NBA such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns should make a splash move ahead of the trade deadline or keep their rosters together.

Vince and Scott also discuss if the Philadelphia 76ers should consider trading Joel Embiid.

Later, the two react to Adam Silver's open admission that the league needs to address the current style-of-play due to the volume of three pointers across the sport. Closing out the show, Vince and Scott discuss the two most difficult trades Scott had to make in his career.

(2:30) - Los Angeles Lakers

(12:40) - Denver Nuggets

(18:00) - Phoenix Suns

(25:14) - Detroit Pisons

(31:45) - Philadelphia 76ers

(39:25) - Adam Silver's comments about the 3-point line

(50:55) - What was the most difficult trade Scott Perry made?

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Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to the Denver Nuggets sluggish start this season and whether they should weigh a trade to bring Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine to Denver.

Vince and Dan then break down why the Sixers are so bad this season and Dan explains his reasoning for a full rebuild in Philadelphia…without Joel Embiid.

Later, Vince and Ice Young react to Draymond Green’s reluctance for the Golden State Warriors to strengthen ahead of the trade deadline. Should the Warriors mortgage their future for one more title run with Steph and Draymond?

(3:00) - Is Denver better with Russ in the starting lineup?

(12:00) - Cavs staking their claim for best team in the NBA

(19:30) - What’s going on with the 76ers?

(28:00) - Time for Sixers to move on from Embiid?

(36:00) - Draymond/Warriors giving up on season?

(47:45) - Unrivaled league debuts Friday

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On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer's Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline and why the new CBA is stifling player movement across the league.

Goodwill and Beck breakdown why it's unlikely the Phoenix Suns will be able to move on from Bradley Beal and why it's harder than it looks for the Miami Heat to move on from Jimmy Butler. The two also discuss if Chicago Bulls Zach LaVine could be on the move this trade deadline and which teams would even have the space make a move for the prolific scorer.

The two end the show by revealing their official media member votes for this year's All-Star starters. While both have a few locks for each conference, Goodwill and Beck find disagreement on which guards should be starting for the East.

(2:00) - Why Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are headed for divorce

(21:15) - The Suns might be stuck with Bradley Beal... and the same could be said for Jimmy Butler and the Heat

(27:40) - Why the new CBA and old contracts are stifling player movement across the league

(44:00) - Vinny and Howard reveal their 5 starters for each conference in their media members All-Star ballot

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